inodorous
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- inodorously adverb
- inodorousness noun
Etymology
Origin of inodorous
From the Latin word inodōrus, dating back to 1660–70. See in- 3, odorous
Example Sentences
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Plant inodorous, 1-flowered; calyx of 2–4 irregular scales or bracts; anthers transverse, opening equally by 2 chinks; style short and thick.
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Palm wood and “inodorous felt” are also used, being cut to fit the bottom of the box.
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Next to climate, culture and soil modify plants to a singular degree: flowers which yield a powerful perfume in some latitudes, are inodorous in others; and, according to climate, their aroma is pleasant or distressing.
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It is also advisable to wash all woodwork and gangways annually with a weak solution of formalin, or other inodorous germicide.
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Vaseline, vas′e-lin, n. a yellowish, almost tasteless and inodorous, translucent substance obtained from petroleum, used as a salve, liniment, lubricant, &c.
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